Danger GHS07GHS05 NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Diethylenetriamine

Also known as: 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-, 4-04-00-01238, Aminoethylethandiamine, Barsamide 115, Bis(beta-aminoethyl)amine (+7 more)

CAS 111-40-0

Diethylenetriamine (CAS 111-40-0) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H312; H302; H314; H317. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC, OSHA.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
35
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 18 fields
Name
Diethylenetriamine
CAS Number
111-40-0
DTXSID
DTXSID2025050
Molecular Formula
C4H13N3
InChI Key
RPNUMPOLZDHAAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
103.110947
Synonyms
1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-4-04-00-01238AminoethylethandiamineBarsamide 115Bis(beta-aminoethyl)amineBRN 0605314Diethylamine, 2,2'-diamino-EINECS 203-865-4Ethylamine, 2,2'-iminobis-Imino-bis-ethylamineUNII-03K6SX4V2Jdien

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1H312; H302; H314; H317GHS07; GHS05Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
GHS Signal WordDANGER
GHS Hazard StatementsFatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction
Short-term EffectsThe substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.
Long-term EffectsRepeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

OSHA Exposure Limits

Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.

SOURCE OSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits 4 records
AgencyMetricValueppmmg/m3Skin
OSHACEILING10 ppm (42 mg/m³) (Construction and Maritime only)1042Y
NIOSHTWA1 ppm (4 mg/m³)14Y
ACGIHTWA1 ppm [1985]1-Y
CAL/OSHATWA1 ppm (4 mg/m³)14Y

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 32 records
HardenerProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedChelating agentAdhesion/cohesion promoterCorrosion inhibitorChemical reaction regulatorNo specific technical function

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additiveBelgaquaCPCat
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Cons electronics mech appliances and machinery; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 35 of 35 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
34minBreakthrough TimeDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_irritation
1222ug/mLCV75Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
2.003uL/min/10^6 cellsClint-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
0.5952%Concentration, 5% incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
0.4762%Concentration, one positive responseDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=0.87mg/m3DNEL localinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
=15.4mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
5.7%Depletion CysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
2.3%Depletion LysDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1259uMEC1.5Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
3.3%EC3DermalMouseNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
03K6SX4V2JUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03K6SX4V2JUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03K6SX4V2JUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
03K6SX4V2JUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
0.9678fractionFu-HumanNTP_ICE_adme_parameters
>2000uMIC50Dermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1.49ratioImaxDermal-NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
84%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
6207ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
369.5ug/cm2Induction dose per skin area, 5% incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
295.6ug/cm2Induction dose per skin area, one positive responseDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=70mg/m3LELinhalationRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=84392.2mg/m3LELinhalationHumanToxValDB_DOE_Protective_Action_Criteria
>=530mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
<=620mg/kg bw/dayLOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=30mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
>=70mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
<=80mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=100mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=550mg/m3NOECinhalationRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
=100mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
<=300mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
1unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization

Showing 35 of 35 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
Registered2,2'-iminodi(ethylamine)203-865-4ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL303429
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
2
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for Diethylenetriamine?

Diethylenetriamine (CAS 111-40-0) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H312; H302; H314; H317. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for Diethylenetriamine?

Diethylenetriamine has 35 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 unitless. Source: NTP_ICE_endocrine.

What regulatory lists include Diethylenetriamine?

Diethylenetriamine appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

What are the occupational exposure limits for Diethylenetriamine?

Occupational exposure limits for Diethylenetriamine are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 4 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.

Is Diethylenetriamine used in cosmetics?

Yes, Diethylenetriamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Diethylenetriamine (DETA). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Diethylenetriamine come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Diethylenetriamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Diethylenetriamine is classified GHS Danger (H312, H302, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.

Is Diethylenetriamine used outside industrial chemicals?

Diethylenetriamine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.